Jesse Mulligan

National MP and former deputy leader Paula Bennett has announced she's not standing in the upcoming election, ending her 15-year career in politics. Audio

Doc's Nicola Toki introduces us to this week's critter is the sea squirt or sea tulip. There common name comes from the fact they look like an odd shaped tulip.  Audio

During lockdown people went all out and stocked up on seeds says Kay Baxter co-founder of the Koanga Institute. She wants people to make time to plant their seeds and ensure they prosper. Audio

Julie Biuso today shares the recipe she has contributed to the charity e-cookbook, Cosy. She tells Jesse how to make delicious vegetable cakes with broccoli and potatoes. Audio

This week was Angus Bull week in Gisborne where breeders and buyers met up to trade. AngusNZ breed manager Jane Allan talks to Jesse about the record prices they achieved at those sales. Audio

A very kiwi TV series about the adventures of a dinosaur called Kiri and her purple friend Lou is winning hearts all over the world. Pitched at kids aged 3-7, Kiri and Lou is written and directed by… Video, Audio

Reporter Teresa Cowie has written a piece for the RNZ Indepth site exploring the complicated world of women requesting a caesarean section birth without any medical reasons. Audio

The International Air Transport Association wants governments to stop quarantining international travellers as borders open up and instead adopt a different layered approach. Aviation commentator… Audio

Historian Grant Morris talks to Jesse about the current "Hamilton" debate, and delves into John Hamilton's past. Audio

Dave Armstrong looks at the pedestrianisation of Wellington's CBD post lockdown.  Audio

Today's Crime NZ looks back on the bombing of the Greenpeace ship, the Rainbow Warrior, in July 1985.  Audio

RNZ's Brad Warrington looks at new music amid an influx of post-lockdown releases. Audio

Department of Conservation Director General Lou Sanson decided to use one of their electric vehicles recently for a trip to New Plymouth from Wellington. He explained to Jesse that he learnt some… Audio

Toilets are very important to Alison Breese, but perhaps not for the reason you might think. She speaks to Jesse about her efforts to get a Dunedin public toilet heritage status. Audio, Gallery

There has been widespread dismay over comments made by Health Minister David Clark about the Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield in front of him. Ben Thomas talks to Jesse about the… Audio

Australian Tim Minchin has released his second single from his upcoming album Apart Together.  Tim speaks to Jesse about the single which puts his distinct style on the touchy topic of fidelity. Video, Audio

Investigative journalist and presenter David Lomas began covering the Mr Asia drug ring case when he was a crime reporter at the Dominion newspaper in Wellington in 1978. He has followed the story… Audio

David Dougherty was convicted for the rape and abduction of an 11 year old girl in 1993. But he wasn't guilty of the crime. Donna Chisholm was the journalist at the centre of the campaign to free him… Audio